s trade for Kendrys Morales was a decent start to the Mariners’ trade-deadline maneuvering. But generalmanagerJackZduriencik can’t stop there, if the franchise truly intends to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2001. Make no

already have completed one trade, acquiring designated hitter Kendrys Morales from the Twins last week. GeneralmanagerJackZduriencik could make one or two more deals before the non-waiver deadline Thursday at 4 p.m. ET, maybe even

advance consent if he re-negotiated his contract, and he was not willing to do that, either. Mariners generalmanagerJackZduriencik , speaking to reporters in Peoria, Ariz., said the Mariners merely were seeking “a degree of protection

Seattle's additions as a whole can improve a team coming off a 71-win season. The moves made by Seattle generalmanagerJackZduriencik were in hopes of improving the Mariners and solidifying his own future after a shaky offseason that started

None of the Mariners’ young hitters projects as an impact slugger, except maybe catcher Mike Zunino. GeneralmanagerJackZduriencik , entering a make-or-break season, needs to make something happen. And certain free agents may jump at the

no spot is given to you. You have to go out and work for it or someone is going to take it.'' Seattle generalmanagerJackZduriencik has been cautious with both pitchers through the minors and stressed it should not be viewed as a setback

strained middle finger. Iwakuma is scheduled to make $7 million next year and is a free agent after the season. GMJackZduriencik said the Mariners are not trading Iwakuma, but the GM should at least listen to other teams’ offers as signs point

qualified can be extremely frustrating, no matter what line of work you are in. There were calls to have the Mariners GMJackZduriencik removed from his roll this past year. Instead he got an extension. He put a good team together, a near post season